Hello everyone. I'm going visit the dream docks to see how things are going in my home-world.

I might be gone a few so take care you all!


[Locked to Colette]

I left the pantry full and the pets fed. Don't get in trouble while I'm gone, okay? See you soon, sweetheart.


[Locked to Graverobber]

Hi! Would you mind taking care of my kitty Luka while I'm gone? Colette has a dog and if I am not in the house I'd worry that these two could cause trouble.


[Locked to Faye]

Sorry for the short notice. Fai you are in charge of the Studio while I'm gone, if that's okay. You don't have to open all days if the schedule causes you trouble. Be back soon, chu~


[Locked to Fai]

Ey , handsome witch. Don't do anything I wouldn't do while I'm gone and don't work too hard! See you in a few, darling.


[Locked to Imelda]

I won't be at work these days but if you need anything, or a place to work on your shoes, you can talk to my employee Faye Valentine and I'm sure she will lend you the studio's workshop. She's in charge while I am gone and a really smart and nice lady.

[Dray looks like he's having the time of his life, sunbathing oh a beach chair in his garden and sipping a caipirinha, his glass house visible behind him. He's only wearing a colorful hat with holes for his ears and a pair of sunglasses, happily ignorant of the fact that, nowadays, staying under the burning sun for more than 10 minutes can fry your brain.]

What a lovely day in this sunny morning at Fayren, hm? It had come to my attention that not everyone's enjoying the heat.

[It's so weird to him...Then again, Dray's body regulates the temperature in a different way than most humans and other organics.]

I'd like to invite all those who need a break to come over and enjoy a swim in the river. [Moving the camera for a few seconds, Dray shows the river where a very happy looking Magikarp is splashing around.]

Just don't be mean to Tidal Rage Ryuujin Leviathan Bonecrusher. [Yes, that's the Magikarp's name.] Drinks are on me.

[Imelda may be good at many things, but technology is not one of them. Nor is being on her own in a strange place, so different from Santa Cecilia or even the Land of the Dead. She's not particularly good at approaching people either. But needs must and her needs right at the moment include a job, red bills aren't going to work forever and she can't seem to figure out how to find one. All before there were contacts, and she's gotten used to whatever her beloved familia has set on the ofrenda. Now she is back to nothing. Less than nothing.

She tries not to let that show, though, sitting straight and stern for the camera as if posing for an old photograph]

I'm looking for work. [and how annoying to have to do this all over again. She who had started a successful zapataria twice... and would do so a third time. When she had enough money gathered.]

I can cook and clean and mend and all those things required running a household. [she waves a hand] Finances are a specialty.

If you are looking for some skilled labor, or know of anyone who is, contact me por favor. [and she will try to figure out how to answer in time]


[afterwards and otherwise, Imelda can be seen wandering down the streets of Genessia, peering into shops, looking lost, and indeed she might be. Not that she will admit it]

( Meanwhile in Everglade... )

[Orihime's image appears on screen, in her cozy little apartment above the bakery. An enormous shaggy wolf sits placidly beside her, regarding her recording in calm silence.]

I got adopted by a dog!

[That can't possibly be a dog. It's bigger than she is. In fact, those particularly keen at spotting such things might see very clearly that it's a freaking werewolf. And yet there they are, sitting side by side as cozy as two peas in a really weird pod.]

To be honest, I don't really know much about how to take care of a dog, so I wanted to ask you guys for tips. Oh, I'm also working as a deputy guardian in Genessia City! That way Haller-san can finish up his projects. I'll run for the job next time, and this way I'll have lots more experience. Feel free to mention any advice for that too, I'll work very hard to help everyone out.

I'm also happy to announce that we opened a brand new branch of Cake Town in Attleton: Cake Suburbia! There's a little stage there, so if people want to play their instruments or sing, let me know. We're happy to let you use the space, or we can hire you for a set amount of time. Either way, you're likely to pick up a lot of tips as a bonus!

[She takes a breath and exhales with a smile.]

That's it! I appreciate your help!

[ Everyone's TVs will flicker on and to the Genessia News Channel for a Live Special Report. The Show Host pops out from beneath the podium, a cool tenor voice coming straight from him as he addresses the camera. ]

Well heeeeello there everyone! We interrupt your day for a very special report! This is the hostess with the mostest, your favorite Show Host, here with the City Guardian Election Debate, coming at you LIVE! This debate's a little smaller than normal with two City Guardian positions being uncontested, so Genessia City and Fayren will both be sitting out this time around. Congratulations to their continuing Guardians, David Haller and Mavis Vermillion!

Before we get into things, I'd like to introduce our sponsors for the City Guardian Debates this summer: Schnee Company Welcoming Services and Paw Paws and Props. Paw Paws and Props: You bring your pet, we'll take ridiculous model-level pictures of them as superheroes, celebrities, sports players- you name it, we'll make your pet into a star. I got a photo of me with my pet the other day, take a look!

[ Yes, this broadcast is being interrupted by a photo of Show Host as Robin cheek-to-cheek with his caped crusader, Bat-Llama. The photo spins out of the way cartoon-style back to Show Host and starts the show! ]

We are broadcasting live from right here in Genessia City. Many folks are in attendance, including our very own GCPD who are here to monitor and keep the peace. Let's begin the live debate-slash-Q&A you've all been waiting for. Here's how it works: You all come up with questions to ask each of the Guardians, and each Guardian will have the opportunity to answer it to help you decide which of your candidates is the right one for your city. You can submit your questions via text to the CPU and it will beam them to our stage, or if you're here in the audience, head on up to the podium and ask in person! Now to introduce our candidates.

A huge fight is brewing in Attleton with fiery contenders! Dante Sparda: current deputy, suave musician, professional pizza-lover, and badass is our first candidate but don't think he's the only one here. His opponent is EXPLODING onto the stage with plans to be the very best, like no one ever was! Katsuki Bakugo is ready to tell Dante to get back and go! Who will Attleton choose to be its new hero!?

Attleton isn't the only hot-button topic around though. Everglade may send a chill down your spine, but things are getting ready to heat up as Lydia squares down with Hikaru Takeda. One's a passionate protector of undead rights, the other the entrusted as acting City Guardian. Who will Everglade choose to deal with the spooky task of trying to keep everyone happy as City Guardian!?

Last but never least, let's make some hoopla about the high-tech city that programmed its way into our hearts and shot them into the sky, Nova City! Nova City's got two candidates with us today. He's sexy, he's cute, and popular to boot, he's bitchin', great hair, we all love to stare: Gale Reinhardt! But don't let that great intro fool you, Android 17 used to be a park ranger, and our hearts are in his range now! ❤

So park yourself down, take a seat, and let's get started folks! Get into the town hall for this live debate, starting in 30 minutes! You've still got time to pop in, let's go, and don't forget to cast your votes this June 24th at the polls!

{ OOC NOTE: Anyone can reply to this post with a question they want to ask the potential City Guardians. Each City Guardian candidate is tasked with answering any question on this post. No candidate is required to, but lack of participation may affect public opinion of the candidate! Lack of any activity during the election season will disqualify your candidate, however.

On June 24th, the polls will officially go up and each character will be afforded one vote for each city. So if you play 5 characters, you will need to submit 5 IC vote choices; if you only play 1, then only that character will vote. This means you as the player are voting on your character's behalf because it's going to be in the OOC comm just so that we can include instructions. There will be further information at that time as well as a link to a "booklet" with candidate information. For now though, the debate is here! }

[Katsuki looks as grumpy as ever. But today...he's on a mission! If he's going to run for Guardian, he needs to do stuff to stand out. However, that has nothing to do with his current plan, which he doesn't elaborate on while he packs his knapsack, only stating bluntly:]

I'm going to catch a dragon.

[No, he's doing this because dragons are fucking awesome and he ends the video. Cut to about six hours later. His device turns on with Katsuki screaming various expletives and words that involve murder while fighting what looks like a group of bandits in Fayren. It cuts out before the outcome can be determined and it's not until the next day he's heard from again. Well...his phone is heard from again. Something like scales can be seen moving as an unearthly roar seems to shake the earth--

No, that's just Katsuki screaming at the top of his lungs.]

DIE, YOU FUCKING PEBBLE-SCALED LIZARD!!!

[There's a deafening sound that could bring down a mountain. That's the dragon. Katsuki doesn't literally want the dragon to die. The creature is way too fucking cool to be wasted like that. Moving the camera to show the top of the dragon's head, the wings at the sides which happen to be flapping, and then back at the thrashing tail...until Katsuki's platform lurches beneath him and he stumbles, grabbing onto his device before he can drop it and catching himself while the pissed dragon starts to take flight.

Katsuki just screams in anger, living out the dream of many RPG fans.]

I got married to who now?

[He's got an eyebrow arched but he mostly just looks amused.]

All right, now I'm real curious as to who started that little nugget of gossip. Graverobber's not mad, understand, Graverobber's just bewildered is all.

Also I'm pretty sure I haven't met anyone named Conner here yet, so our sexual chemistry must be skyrocket high if people think we're married without exchanging any words yet.

Good Day everyone!

[There's a very cheerful, very cat-like, person smiling for the camera. Dray's short gold fur is shining and there's a flower on right left ear.]

For those who don't know me, my name is Dray Lyell. After a long time working on the project, I'm finally opening my own business: Arcadia Studio. It's an architecture design studio that incorporates a small shop. We offer interior design ideas, small sculpture projects and furniture made of natural materials.

I'd like to invite you tall to the inauguration that will be held this Friday from 16pm to 21pm. Attached to his video post you'll find a brochure with information about the studio, its location, and the time of the upcoming inauguration.

Those who assist will receive a gift bag with one of our handmade sculpture, fully colored.

[The video shift to show the different animal sculptures, all of them the size of a tennis ball, that will be given out at the inauguration.]

Thank you for your attention, I look forward seeing you there!

Um, so the newspaper boy... It's normal that he hits people with newspapers?

[A pause for a moment.]

It's not very nice, so I sent him a strongly worded letter. I hope it helps him to improve himself in his job.

[It might backfire on her, but she is moving on pretty quickly.]

On another subject, I've been thinking about maybe changing my line of work. I love what I do right now, but I want to do at least something else and still have enough money to help out others to the best of my ability.

[Currently she has to save up before she can do anything that isn't just healing people if she spots them.]

I am wondering if I should do something with baking or something, what do you guys thing?

Attleton may not have a beach but thanks to its determined mayor, it has recently gained one very important feature no beach town should have to do without: It has a boardwalk.

And what a magnificent boardwalk it is! It is made of wood and properly raised to protect the tender feet of strolling visitors from all that non-existent water. Openings for stores and restaurants line the boardwalk, but today they are taking the backseat while a different event has sprawled over all that open space. Large banners and signs everywhere welcome visitors to the Attleton Neighborhood Watch's Fundraiser Fair - celebrate Attleton and support the Neighborhood Watch!

A large number of booths is crowding the boardwalk, and since there is no actual beach on either side of it, the festivities are sprawling out from the boardwalk proper into the surrounding landscape.

Before you even climb the stairs of the walkway to the boardwalk proper, you will be passing by archery and fire magic displays, which had to be put at a distance from the other activities to ensure everyone's safety, while on the boardwalk itself tables have been set up at which you can buy Attleton's famous apple pie or lovingly crocheted lace doilies. Maybe you would rather try your luck throwing rings or knocking down tin cans with balls? Small prizes of toys and Attleton souveniers await the lucky winners.

Even other towns are represented, impressive displays by the Nova City Museum and Planetarium will provide for those who hunger more for scientific knowledge than snacks, while Fayren's famous Fairy Tail is wowing the crowd with their illusion magic.

A small merry-go-round has drawn a crowd of children eager for their turn, while more are gathered by the Guardian Office's stall - a cleared area where a dozen or so pokemon frolic around and some even let themselves be petted with long-suffering patience. But if you're looking for petting, nothing beats the Puppy Prison's contribution just a little further along - more puppies than in your wildest dreams, cuter than you can believe.


[OOC: Feel free to make a top-level for your booth/stall/activity - even if you didn't respond to Cassian's volunteers wanted post, you can just go ahead and handwave that they volunteered. Or make a top-level as a visitor to the fair, and tag other people. Basically, just go wild with this and have fun! (And donate generously to the Neighborhood Watch!)]

Who: Tannusen and/or whoever!
Where: Genessia City - Velvet Lust (Please read that link if you're gonna tag in!)
What: A general Velvet Lust catch-all post for May. Back-tagging in the future, and back-dating now or later are both fine. I haven't done one of these since last June whoops.
Warnings: Will add as/if needed.

🌟 OTAs, and closed threads between people who aren't Tannusen are also welcome!
(Please note it in your subject line, so I don't barge in!)
There are rules! And there are enforcers. Characters (or NPCs!) who step out of line will be removed from the premises.

( A. [OPEN - obligatory Tannusen prompt!] )

( B. [OTA - the Lil prompt!] )

( C. [OTA or LOCKED - choose your own adventure!] )

[When Rip's device pops on, it's bobbing in mid air and she's completely unaware with headphones in as she's just singing along to the song she's listening to. In her arms is her darling woobat that seems to be happy to be snuggled right there.  Tonight Rip's abandoned her usual suits and dress clothes for something a little more relaxed. Namely a tanktop and a pair of sweat pants. What could she say? She was enjoying a rare night off...]

Searching for you
Running round in circles all the time
I can't find you Guess I'll have to keep on running yet another mile
Endless searching
Still I won't quit believing you'll be mine
I will find you, I will find you
Even if it means I'm searching till the day I die...


[It's not until her woobat manages to knock one of her ear buds out that Rip looks up from where she had been running her hand through the little creature's fur and realizes her device is on. She lets the song trail off and then sighs as she gives the creature holding her device a non-plus look.]

Keep zhis up Pumpkin und I'll find a vay to ghost proof zhe house.

[The device shakes for a  moment before moving in closer to Rip who has her hand out stretched  as the camera tilts just enough to get a glimpse of her left upper arm and the hints of a tattoo there... She looks a bit annoyed as she finally gets the device and clicks it off for a few minutes.

Minutes later, Rip reappears looking slightly less annoyed and her pumpkaboo hiding in her long hair.]

You know, it takes hafing a job to really appreciate zhe rare nights off.

[So says the insomniac vampire who still has sleeping issues even if they were slowly getting better with...help. She glances out of the window after a moment and then smiles.]

You know, I hafn't vent for a decent leisurely valk in ages. Tonight zeems like zhe perfect night to indulge, don't you think?

[She flashes her device a fang filled grin before shutting her device off. Rip can be found wandering the Everglades or on a walk around Genessia City....]

[Video]

[Hey look! It's everybody's least favorite romantic meddler! The backdrop of her office is very familiar, as she's made most of her videos from behind her desk. She looks chic as usual, hands folded in front of her, beaming from ear to ear.]

I'd like to let everyone know that the Aphrodite Matchmaking and Love Arcade has hired a new matchmaker! I hope you all drop by to play some games and get yourselves set up with a date. Prom is just around the corner, after all, and no one has to go stag if they don't want to!

But that's not all we've got lined up for you.

[She wags her finger to one side and winks.]

For starters, I want to see how much interest there would be in an arcade competition with challenges and prizes for the best gamers. If there are enough people who'd be willing to sign up, I'll make it happen.

Finally, I've written up a loose outline for a couple of video games of my own. One of them is a story-based romance, and I thought this would be a great way to get some of you guys involved! We're looking for volunteers to be some of the datable options in the game. It's going to be really fun! I'd like to aim for four guys and four girls, but there could be more if there are a lot of people who want to go for it.

...And if anyone has any experience in programming and designing games, give me a call. We can go into business together!

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[Action - Genessia City, Sunset Summit Apartments]

[Sunset Summit sounds like such a peaceful place to live. And maybe if Minako didn't live there, it would be comfortable and serene.]

[It isn't.]

[It's pretty common, in fact, to see smoke billowing out of the window of 602, with Minako flapping towels and hacking and coughging to air out her apartment. Or maybe she's been spotted dashing frantically out the lobby doors only to return just as frantically and armed with a fire extinguisher.]

[Also don't be alarmed by the sea of suds gushing from underneath the laundry room door and the shriek of dismay from Minako, who ran out of laundry detergent and tried to use dish soap to wash her clothes.]

[It's a mystery how she ever managed to live on her own this long and still be alive.]

 So I have been meaning to ask this for a while, probably should have done that during the winter, but does anyone know of a good tailor or someone who can make magical clothes?

See--[He points to the horn on his neck] This thing makes it impossible for me to put on a shirt without it tearing apart. I got used to being shirtless, but that prom thing is coming up, and I assume I have to be decently dressed. Wouldn't mind having a cool coat too.

[video]

Happy Weekend, everyone. And not just any weekend! It is the weekend of Mother's Day.

Have any of you heard of it? It was very popular in the town I just came from.And also very dangerous.

I have come to warn you!

In Mayfield, Mother's Day was a day when boys had to do anything that a girl asked them to do. So you boys should stay inside and be safe, okay? It would be sad if you got caught up in it. American holidays are so strange and dangerous.

[ There are days when you have to grin and bear unpalatable things. Such as when you have to swallow your pride and praise a boardwalk in a town that doesn't even have a beach. Cassian's face is very, very painstakingly professional as he records a video message, which is to be played on the network and local TV. ]

As we all know, the Neighborhood Watch is essential to Attleton's security. It is an organization by Attletonies willing to volunteer their free time and energy for the sake of their community without any compensation. This won't change. However, Mayor Palmer and I have decided that the Neighborhood Watch should be headed by a paid employee who can dedicate themselves full-time to the Watch.

To finance the new position, Mayor Palmer has kindly permitted me to host a fundraiser at the new boardwalk he is having built for our town. With the help of the Neighborhood Watch and our local community, we are planning a fair with a number of charity booths; games as well as food stalls and rides provided by local businesspeople.

Weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting, the fair is scheduled for Saturday, the 26th. All proceeds will, of course, go to the Attleton Neighborhood Watch. If anyone, whether from Attleton or out of town, would like to volunteer for the fundraiser they are welcome to respond to this message or drop by the Guardian's office.

[ And now he needs to bang his head against his desk or something. ]


[OOC: There will be a log for the fair going up on the 26th for all visitors and volunteers.]

[So this brat hasn't been seen in awhile. She's been content with her job so she had no reason to post nonsense on the network.

Yet, this time, here she is with a messy room. Looks like a forest if a bear had ran through it.]

Hey, hi, hello, what up, quick question...

[The little wolf girl holds up a copy of the Genessia Tribune.]

How do you get the paperboy to stop throwing things through windows with unnatural accuracy again? One shot caused a cascade effect that knocked almost everything over.

Do you know how hard it is to decorate a room after a treehouse? Pretty damn hard when you want natural materials.

[Dray is smiling at the camera, his fangs visible, with his award for Most Likely To Get Together by his side.]

Hello everyone! I wanted to thank you all for the votes for Most Likely To Get Together. It's second place but it's still a pretty sweet award and I never won anything before in my life.

I also wanted to say that there's nothing between Mordecai and I. I mean, if he comes to me and says that he wants to do something I would be tempting because he's hot and he gets all intense when he's angry... I'm getting sidetracked...[Dray clears his throat.] But as I was saying, Mordecai is a mother figure. He has a family to take care off and I'm pretty sure he's already with Victor.

That's all, thanks!  Congrats to all the other winners.

[Dray is about to end the fed but not before he murmurs to himself 'Shouldn't I have gotten extra points for sleeping with the guy who got the first place for Most Likely To Get Together?...']